Q.

How long does it take to climb Mt. Fuji?

a. 1-5 hours

b. 5-10 hours

c. 10-15 hours

A.

The answer is b. 5-10 hours!

As Mt. Fuji does not pose any major difficulties in terms of climbing, it can be climbed in a day. Trails and facilities are open from early July to mid-September and get crowded especially during summer breaks and the Obon period.

There are important rules that need to be followed especially after Mt. Fuji won UNESCO world heritage status in 2013. Picking flowers and plants, camping, bringing home rocks, bringing pets, and damaging the area in any way is strongly prohibited to preserve the mountain.

As they offer multiple different hiking courses, make sure to do some research and plan accordingly!

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